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I am officially a senior in college. I really can’t believe three years of my college career are over. To top off my junior year, I actually finished the semester with all A’s. Hello President’s List, finally! This semester was the hardest and busiest yet so I am happy for it to be over. I decided to do … More Peace out, junior year.

I blogged one year of my Ipsy Subscription bags! So now I’m answering the question I get asked all the time: Is it worth it? I’ll tell you about my experience and let you decide for yourself. Outlined below are my favorite products I received in my different bags. I did like at least one … More One year of IPSY bags. Is it worth it?

My spring break was anything but ordinary. I was selected as one of six students to go to SXSW with South Carolina’s College of Information and Communications! Talk about amazing!!! Okay, I guess that is a lot of exclamation points but seriously, it was that amazing. I’ll give you a day-by-day recap by sharing some … More Taking on SXSW

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. It’s March and I’m just now posting about my December and January Ipsy bags? The answer is: I sure am! Obviously these would be more timely if posted during their respective months but, hey, life happens. In a few weeks I’ll be posting a “Year of Ipsy bags.” I’ll be … More December and January Ipsy Bag

Last year I posted 42 blogs—yeah, I’m shocked by it, too. I tried to have a blog post live every week and, for the most part, I did a great job. Obviously I was 10 short but I am happy of my consistency and quality. I’m honestly proud of the content I produced. However, the … More The truth about blogging for a year

I’m writing to you from my childhood home. I have a candle burning and my doggy snuggled up beside me. Man, it feels good to be home for the holidays. Christmas is over but the new year is here! Today marks day 1 of 365. We have 365 new days and 365 new chances. I … More New year, new resolutions

December is in full swing and that means Vlogmas has started! Last year I did Vlogmas as a way to overcome post-holiday depression. For many years, right after the holidays, I would head back to school feeling sad. I couldn’t believe Thanksgiving and Christmas were over and the new year was here. I wanted to … More Vlogmas is here!

Another month, another Ipsy bag. I really love all the products in this month’s bag. If you read last month’s bag review then you know I felt like I was getting similar products again and again. I rated that bag a little lower and I think it worked. I got a great mix of products … More November Ipsy Bag 2017

I’ve partnered with Viv and Lou to blog! This post originally appeared on their blog Down Rembert Road. It’s FALL, bring on the pumpkin flavored everything, crunchy leaves, and fluffy scarfs! Fall is my favorite season. It can signify a time of change with leaves falling with the promise of new ones blooming in the … More Fall Bucket List

It was 80 degrees outside yesterday. Today it’s 50 degrees. Regardless of this crazy weather, I’m in full fall mode. I’ve already started looking for stretchy pants for Thanksgiving, playing Christmas music and planning my Christmas lists. I’ve noticed over the last few weeks I’m constantly reaching for a few products. I wanted to share … More Fall favorites